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At just 19, Alexandria-based artist OB1 is already balancing more responsibilities than most people twice his age. A university student, wrestler, marching band tuba player, advanced scuba diver, lifeguard, and rising musician, he channels that relentless drive into “No Breaks,” a confident fusion of Afrobeats and PluggnB. Recorded in Maryland…

Mercy Kelly returns with Summer of Silence not as a band trying to rediscover themselves, but as one confidently embracing reinvention. The Oldham trio has trimmed its lineup from five members to three, yet the result feels bigger, sharper, and more focused than ever.  Built around the enduring songwriting partnership…

Banquet Darling returns with “Shivers and Echoes,” the third and final single ahead of the release of the sophomore album NOW, and it’s one sultry curtain-raiser. The project of Newcastle-based artist Todd Kilby, Banquet Darling has always thrived on bending genres and expectations. Having spent years travelling the world as…

American indie folk-country-rock singer-songwriter Rusty Reid takes a different path on his fifth studio album, Lone Stardust (Masterworks of Texas Songwriters). Instead of filling the record with his own compositions, Reid pays tribute to an eclectic lineup of Texas songwriters, pairing beloved classics with lesser-known gems. Among the album’s standout…

Australian artist Get Bec makes an explosive first impression with “Firestarter,” a debut single that introduces the bold, neon-lit world she’s been quietly building. The solo project of producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Abi Bec, Get Bec fuses polished electropop with theatrical flair, blending irresistible hooks, razor-sharp storytelling, and a mischievous…

Lior Golan’s debut EP MIDNIGHT TRAINS is a hard-earned document of survival. The Tel Aviv-based musician finally brings to life recordings that sat untouched for four years while he battled PTSD, addiction, grief, and the long road back to sobriety. Alongside longtime collaborator and guitarist Gabriel Lefelman, whose creative partnership…

Jagga Bhanguan Da is focused on telling his own story. Rooted in the culture and spirit of Punjab, the singer-songwriter approaches music as an extension of his life rather than simply entertainment. His journey, shaped by long nights, setbacks, unwavering ambition, and relentless perseverance, fuels “TARGET,” a Punjabi anthem that…

Emerging from Jacksonville, Florida, AJ delivers a heartfelt reflection on family with “Cómo Se Sentirá el Padre,” a Spanish-language single released to coincide with Father’s Day. AJ looks inward and outward at the same time, crafting songs inspired by everyday life and the changing dynamics of modern society. Recorded at…

Puerto Rican artist Mosty Javier continues building momentum with “Prendas,” a confident Latin trap anthem that pairs polished production with Puerto Rico’s urban music scene. Having steadily grown his audience through authentic storytelling and melodic trap influences, the San Juan native uses his fifth single to further establish his identity.…

A year after the release of Adrenaline Slip, New Jersey producer Michael Keane returns under his Textbook Maneuver alias with Adrenaline Slapped, One Two Two, a striking companion release that celebrates the project while carving out a fresh identity of its own.  Issued as the inaugural vinyl pressing for Life…